I have ten trillion licking dog gold

Maritime civilization and agricultural civilization.

Hit the nail on the head.

If Comrade Jiang Chen were here, he would definitely applaud loudly, and might even add or correct some points.

The term "maritime civilization" would actually be more accurately described as "pirate civilization."

Leo is a prime example.

High-profile and flamboyant.

They made no attempt to hide their true feelings.

They always have "love" on their lips, even in front of strangers like someone they've only met twice.

Therefore, Mr. Jiang, who comes from an agrarian civilization, cannot quite understand it.

—That's a bit of a tangent.

The camera zooms out.

Given Jiang Chen's current achievements and status, it wouldn't be surprising if he found a celestial beauty. Moreover, the other party's demeanor further convinced Fu Zili and his comrades, especially Tie Jun, who was meeting her for the first time, that Jiang Chen's judgment was not bad.

He couldn't help but glance at Qing Gege beside him.

perhaps.

This is probably why Qinggege brought the other party to meet them.

"As expected of a top student from Tunghai University, he is knowledgeable and insightful."

Tie Jun raised his glass in a toast.

Fu Zili accompanied her, looking at Li Shurui, and said in a half-joking tone, "Compared to a few years ago, you've changed a lot."

"When you see someone virtuous, think of emulating them; when you see someone not virtuous, reflect on your own shortcomings. Being with our top students at Jiangnan University will unconsciously motivate you to study even more."

The group of guys who were playing together naked didn't mention any particular person, but Li Shurui didn't hold back at all. "You know I'm an art student, so you know how much pressure there is."

It's somewhat like asserting sovereignty without leaving a trace, yet somehow it doesn't evoke any resentment.

Fu Zili took a sip of his drink, smiled and nodded, "Yes, thank you for your hard work."

Tie Jun remained silent, only drinking continuously, downing a glass in one gulp. He truly embodied the image of a traditional Eastern man: calm, reliable, and not one for words.

They've already thrown out a suggestion, but they're still ignoring it and pretending to be stupid. Helpless, Li Shurui had no choice but to take the initiative and bring it up: "Don't you care why Jiang Chen didn't come back with you?"

Fu Zili's eyebrows twitched slightly, then he gave an awkward laugh, "He's busy."

"Wrong. He had a fight with Fang Qing."

"..."

"..."

"..."

Fang Qing instantly lost her composure and gave Li Shurui a stern look.

"Did they have a fight?" Fu Zili, who knew the two had "broken off their friendship" from the doorway, continued to play dumb.

Why are you arguing?

It's true that they were forced to do so because they couldn't let the words fall on the ground, but a small portion of the Iron Army were also driven by curiosity.

Ignoring Fang Qing's sharp gaze, Li Shurui smiled easily and said, "You two grew up together, and it's not uncommon for them to argue. What I mean is, you two can help persuade them. They're adults now, they can't act like children."

The sharp light in Fang Qing's eyes gradually faded and disappeared as she picked up the grapefruit juice.

"I thought it was something serious."

Fu Zili breathed a sigh of relief, "Leave this to Tie Jun and me. It was one thing when we were kids, but now we're all grown up and adults. It's wrong of Jiang Chen to argue with a woman like that."

As he spoke, he turned his head and said, "Junzi, call Jiang Chen later and have a good talk with him."

Damn it!
Tie Jun's eye twitched. Even though he had been tempered in the army, he couldn't help but want to curse at this moment.

Why don't you go and say it?
Unfortunately, he was a traditional, honest man who wouldn't express his opinions and could only drink in silence.

"It's not entirely his fault."

Fang Qing, now back to normal, said, "You shouldn't get involved. It might affect your relationship."

"That's why I had Tie Jun make the call."

Fu Zili said, "Jiang Chen is my benefactor. Everything I have now is thanks to him. To ignore him would be ungrateful, and to blame him would be ingratitude. But Junzi is different. He doesn't take advantage of Jiang Chen, so he doesn't need to have any scruples. Junzi, am I right?"

Iron Army, who had been secretly cursing, was suddenly speechless.

—That seems to make a lot of sense.

"Hehe, I was just kidding. Anyway, it's not the first or second time, so you don't need to worry."

It's unclear whether Li Shurui's words were directed at Fu Zili and Tie Jun, or whether she was taking the opportunity to subtly influence Fang Qing's feelings.

"Beautiful, beautiful woman..."

Sudden.

A young man walked over and stopped next to Li Shurui. He had an American-style spiky hairstyle, was holding a beer, had fair skin, and dressed in a fashionable and trendy way. He was definitely a handsome guy in the general public's aesthetic standards.

Fu Zili was taken aback, feeling a bit of absurdity.

"Don't."

Tie Jun understood his personality and, to avoid affecting his own business, quickly reassured him, "I'll handle it."

Fu Zili smiled but didn't make a move. He was no longer the kind of reckless man who would flip the table at the slightest disagreement.

Moreover.

This kid looks exactly like a college student.

Shacheng has a university with a considerable number of college students.

"Is there a problem?"

Tie Jun stood up and asked calmly.

What can we do?

He's the boss, after all; you can't just start hurling insults at him the moment you open your mouth.

Actually, when you open a shop to do business, especially a barbecue business, similar things are very common and nothing to be surprised about. But I never expected to encounter it myself.

"No, it's nothing. I just wanted to toast this beautiful lady."

This handsome young man was quite courageous, yet he seemed to lack it entirely. He stammered as he spoke, and his fair face was flushed. The seasoned boss, Mr. Tie, could tell at a glance that the other man meant no harm.

nonsense.

Let's leave the Iron Army aside for now.

Take Fu Zili for example.

He was a figure standing at the top of Sand City. Perhaps Li Shurui and others didn't realize it, but to outsiders, the sense of oppression was enormous.

Amidst all sorts of people from different walks of life, perhaps only innocent college students could withstand it.

"Why should we show respect to her when there are so many people here?"

Fang Qing asked questions in a friendly manner, even with a soothing smile on her lips, but her expression was one of undisguised schadenfreude.

The number of customers is indeed increasing, and the table is almost full.

The handsome young man with the American-style front stab quickly explained in a low voice, "I lost a game of Truth or Dare with my friend."

Fu Zili turned his head.

At a nearby table, several young men and women of average age were secretly glancing over.

Fu Zili smiled wryly, his anger completely gone.

Tie Jun was at a loss for words, unsure whether to stand or sit.

"You should change your target."

Tie Jun said.

"Are you a college student?"

When Li Shurui, who was being toasted, asked a question, she remained calm and composed.

"Yes, I'm a junior."

They really are college students.

With his good looks, this young man must be a popular figure at school, but standing here like a child, he was at a loss, barely daring to breathe, and almost sweating profusely.

Not just Fu Zili.

Fang Qing was alright; when she wasn't in court, she had a gentle demeanor. But Li Shurui was different.

A few years ago, when she was still studying at the University of Tokyo, she was known as "keep away." Out of thousands of male students at the university, very few dared to make eye contact with her, let alone now.

Admittedly, this guy's friends were quite mischievous, picking the most "challenging" target for him in the whole game, truly capturing the essence of Truth or Dare.

"I don't like people calling me beautiful."

Li Shurui's calm and collected remark instantly left the young man speechless. He stood there awkwardly, holding his beer, nervous, bewildered, and at a loss.

I should have chosen Truth or Dare!
"You should call her 'older sister'."

Fang Qing gave him some advice.

Li Shurui smiled and glanced at Fang Qing.

"Sister, older sister."

The handsome young man immediately spoke up, staring expectantly at Li Shurui.

After Fang Qing spoke, Tie Jun sat down and fell silent along with Fu Zili.

Do you have a girlfriend?

Li Shurui picked up her wine glass and stood up, instead of sitting down. "No, no."

"Yes or no."

The young man said nervously in a low voice, "I don't have a girlfriend, but I do have someone I like."

Is it there?

The young man turned around and looked at his table, only to meet a pair of shifty-eyed eyes.
"exist."

Li Shurui withdrew her gaze. Birds of a feather flock together; the boys and girls at that table all looked quite good.

"Aren't you afraid she'll be jealous if you go drinking with other women?"

Embarrassed, the young man forced himself to speak, and then gave an explanation that made everyone at the table burst into laughter: "This dare was her idea."

"Haha."

Fu Zili burst out laughing, "Kid, your girlfriend is pretty cunning."

Kid.

This form of address was undoubtedly impolite, but the junior college student showed no sign of anger whatsoever; instead, he awkwardly smiled.

An organism's sense of smell at different levels of the food chain is an instinct hidden in its genes.

"We'll win it back later."

Li Shurui took the initiative to clink glasses with him, "and told her to come and toast this older brother as well."

Fu Zili's smile froze.

According to the law of conservation of energy, the smile shifted to Tie Jun's face. Tie Jun was overjoyed and even drank a glass of wine by himself.

The alcohol went down my throat.

Feeling good~

"Thank you."

He downed the drink in one gulp, not even bothering to wipe his mouth, and hurriedly turned and left, not wanting to stay even a second longer.

"How about exchanging contact information?"

Fang Qing shouted.

They didn't even turn their heads.

Li Shurui sat down. "Sister Fang Qing, you're being unreasonable. Are you jealous of me?"

Fang Qing was slightly taken aback, not feigning surprise, but genuinely confused. "Jealous? Jealous of what?"

"Jealousy made me offer a toast, but not you."

"puff--"

Fu Zili, his face flushed, forced himself to hold back and raised his glass to Tie Jun, "Let's drink."

"I just drank it."

Tie Jun didn't take the bait and said to the two ladies, "To be fair, it's because Qing Gege was sitting with her back to them."

This explanation was quite objective, but Li Shurui looked displeased. "So you're siding with your relatives instead of the truth?"

"It's perfectly normal to side with relatives rather than with what's right. We grew up together, we've known each other for decades, you don't really think they'll side with you, do you?"

Fang Qing stopped being reserved and started talking, her tone essentially saying, "This is my territory, you better not cause trouble."

"Fine. So you're ganging up on me, an outsider, just because Jiang Chen isn't here?"

"Look at what you're saying. Junzi and I have different opinions. It has nothing to do with orientation. To each their own. You and Qinggege are completely different types. It's normal to choose one. You can't like both radishes and cabbages."

"cough."

Tie Jun coughed lightly. As the owner of a barbecue restaurant, he had a very keen sense of the ingredients.
Some people just like to eat both radishes and green vegetables.

As more and more customers arrived, the store became noisy. Coupled with the effects of alcohol, Fu Zili did not heed Tie Jun's reminder, nor did he realize that he had said something wrong.

Even the wisest person can make a mistake.

There is no such thing as something without flaws.

"Brother Zili is still the most fair."

Li Shurui raised her glass.

Fu Zili picked up the bottle and filled it to the brim with gusto, "Cheers!"

My youth wasn't without its scars.
It is understanding that love is an extension of faith.
What characteristics, popularity or eyes?
"And we can't predict whether we'll love each other or not..."

First came the rhythmic clapping.

Then the singing began.

The noise subsided slightly afterward.

Like the other guests, Li Shurui and her companions turned around at the sound and saw the handsome young man who had come to offer a toast earlier singing.

His companions banged on bowls, shook their heads, and clapped their hands to keep time for him.

no doubt.

This kid must have lost the game again.

"I'm still waiting for a young lady to come and toast me."

Fu Zili quipped, glancing at Li Shurui, "I've let you down."

There was competition, there were sacrifices.
The process of being loved

Learn to be diligent and loyal
Only the fittest survive

Understanding eternity requires us
Evolve into a better human being...

Who says Han Chinese only know how to brag after drinking?

Isn't this young man a pretty good singer?

The other guests stopped chatting and silently watched the young people at that table.

My youth was quite innocent at times.
I believe happiness depends on the depth of love.
Reading evolution, I agree with Darwin.

Those without the ability are likely to be eliminated.

How many times have my substitutes been replaced?

Memories grow cold in the heart of a former lover…

What started as a solo performance by the young man who lost the game eventually led to his companions joining in the singing.

Looking in that direction, Li Shurui drifted off into thought, suddenly recalling the time when the club went to Tiantangzhai for a team building activity, and there was that person who was the "number one simp" holding a guitar and amazing everyone with his skills.

What song was that guy singing back then?

I think I forgot.

But she remembers the warm yellow sunset, the gentle breeze, and how, after the performance, a girl ran up to the stage holding a bunch of foxtail grass, mistaking it for fresh flowers…

Perhaps that moment marks the beginning of a reversal in someone's public image.

"What are you laughing at?"

Fang Qing noticed her "silly smile" and said, "You sang quite well."

This is relentless.

"She sang quite well."

Li Shurui nodded and said in a harmless voice, "Jiang Chen sang it like that before."

Fu Zili and Tie Jun withdrew their gazes, but remained silent in tacit agreement.

They didn't ask, perhaps knowing that it wasn't that they didn't want to, but rather that they didn't dare. Li Shurui took the initiative to share, "I was a junior in college then. The mountaineering club held an autumn outing, and Jiang Chen and I both went. We spent the night at a farmhouse at the foot of the mountain. In the evening, there was a bonfire party, and Jiang Chen sang a song..."

Although he knew it was best not to speak, Fu Zili couldn't help but ask, "You two got together around that time?"

"No."

Li Shurui smiled and said, "It's the next day."

Fang Qing listened quietly, without saying a word.

The scene from that day seemed to reappear before her eyes. Li Shurui said slowly, "The next day we went hiking. We had to take a rather dangerous plank road to reach the top of the mountain. However, because the plank road had been in disrepair for many years, a piece of it broke when I went over..."

"It's broken?"

Fu Zili was surprised.

"Yeah. If it weren't for Jiang Chen, I would have been dead that day, and my body would have been completely destroyed."

Li Shurui smiled gently, "I had already fallen when Jiang Chen rushed over and grabbed me without regard for his own safety. I was hanging thousands of feet in the air. When I looked up, I saw that his eyes were bloodshot from the effort. You might not believe it, but at that moment, I wasn't afraid. Instead, I was thinking about one question: Isn't this guy afraid of falling down too?"

……

The air grew quiet.

"it is good!"

Until thunderous applause erupted.

After the young man finished singing Darwin, he smiled modestly and bowed to all the guests to express his gratitude.

"So you offered yourself to me."

Fang Qing was the first to speak, undisturbed by the noise of the environment.

This must have been the first time she had heard their story.

"That's not accurate. But I do owe him a debt, the kind that I have to repay for the rest of my life."

Tie Jun's arm was bumped.

Fu Zili picked up his wine glass. "Let's drink." (End of Chapter)